How To Make A DIY Weighted Blanket
It takes some fiddly work and some sewing prowess, but it’s completely possible to DIY your own weighted blanket, and to do so using natural and/or sustainably-sourced materials.
Sewing
18 DIY Tutus For Babies To Adults
A DIY tutu is one of the easiest ways to make an outfit look fancy.
How To Sew a Nine-Patch Quilt for an American Girl Doll
A nine-patch quilt is the easiest type of quilt to sew.
36 Free Underwear Patterns and Tutorials
You’ll never look at that store-bought cheap underwear the same way again.
21 Free Leggings Patterns and Tutorials
Leggings are super easy to sew, very forgiving for the beginner, and best yet, when you’re in charge of making them, you get to choose your favorite prints and patterns, and you get to make sure that the fit and length are exactly what you want.
Handmade Review: The Passport Wallet from Fat Quarter Bags and Purses
My kiddos and I are now well-armed with passport wallets for our road trip to Canada this summer!
24 Free Baby Quilt Patterns
Baby quilts are a great intro to quilting, as their smaller size makes them a less time-consuming (and SUPER satisfying!) project to complete.
Crafty Book Review: Hanging Flowerpot from Heavy-Duty Sewing
There’s a definite learning curve to sewing with heavy-duty fabrics, but I can assure you that with the proper tools and techniques, most machines can, and do, happily handle canvas, denim, and leather.
20 Bra Patterns and Tutorials to Make at Home
Even something as complicated-looking as a bra is quite possible to be DIYed at home.
How to Sew a Sleep Mask
A soft and comfy sleep mask will block any ambient light that comes your way, letting you drowse in complete darkness.
How to Make Waxed Thread
Whether you’re a bookbinder or a leather worker, want to sew outdoor-friendly projects, or are interested in macrame or jewelry making, you have a use for waxed thread.
How to Make a Pincushion: 40 Projects
A pincushion is one of the easiest projects that you can make–and one of the handiest!
10 Free Modern Quilt Patterns to Sew
Asymmetry. Bold, unusual color choices. Gradients. Popular novelty trends. Remixing the classics.
12 Christmas Table Runners That You Can Sew This Season
A Christmas table runner is an easy way to make your holiday table look a lot more festive, and if you stick to natural fabrics, especially stash or upcycled ones, it’s an eco-friendly way, too!
12 Awesome Christmas Quilts That You Can Make
Quilts are seasonal anyway, so if you’re planning a quilt, why not indulge in some holiday cheer and make an awesome Christmas quilt?
Keep Cold Air Inside with a Draft Blocker
You might think of a draft blocker – aka a draft dodger – as something to keep cold air out during winter months, but you can also use it to keep cold air in all summer long.
DIY Swiffer Pads for Guilt-Free Sweeping
Our Swiffer has been living in the closet for quite some time now, but we recently pulled it out again, and I made some DIY Swiffer pads for it!
When You Don’t Want to Spend Thirty Bucks: How to DIY a Dance Skirt
Something that simple is also simple to make!
How to Refashion Pants into a Skirt
You can sew a well-fitting skirt without knowing how to set pockets or sew a waistband or use a zipper foot or make a button hole!
Crafting for Good: Project Linus
Want to give traumatized or hospitalized children something secure and soft to cuddle? Check out Project Linus, which provides handmade quilts and blankets to children in need across the country.
17 Ways to Reuse a Burlap Sack
There are so many fun ways to reuse a burlap sack! Try out some of these creative burlap craft ideas.
Pattern Drafting: How to Draft a Curve
Enlarging an existing pattern by a fraction of an inch is a pretty common thing to have to do.
Craft for Good with The Snuggles Project
Cats and dogs deserve our crafty love, too, especially when they’re all alone in an animal shelter.
18 Feed Sack Crafts
Check out this list below, and see how easy it is to upcycle that empty sack into something super awesome.
Make 2 Matching Skirts from 2 Yards of Fabric
My daughter wanted to figure out how to make matching skirts for her and a friend. With just two yards of fabric, you can do this, too!
Buy Lily’s Lovebirds and Send a Girl to School
This fifth grader wants you to help send a girl to school. She launched a charitable crafty business to help young girls get the educations they deserve.
12 DIY Halloween Costume Ideas from Everyday Items
If you’re planning to make your costume this year, check out some of these fun, DIY Halloween costume ideas!
6 Ways to Fix a Zipper
A broken zipper doesn’t have to be the end of your favorite jacket, boots, or pair of pants! Here are six video tutorials for how to fix a zipper.
One Dozen Sun Hats to Sew this Summer
Looking to sew some summer sun hats? Check out this list of my favorite patterns and tutorials for all ages and sizes!